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Paralympian Gordon Reid Meets Idol Messi at Miami Open

3/29/2025

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Scottish Paralympian Gordon Reid had a dream come true when he met his football idol, Lionel Messi, at the Miami Open. As a devoted Rangers fan, Reid boldly asked Messi to consider joining the club. Now 37, Messi has made waves at Inter Miami after his move from PSG in 2023, while Reid shines with five Paralympic medals in wheelchair tennis.

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Scottish Paralympian Gordon Reid had a dream come true when he met his football idol, Lionel Messi, at the Miami Open. As a devoted Rangers fan, Reid boldly asked Messi to consider joining the club. Now 37, Messi has made waves at Inter Miami after his move from PSG in 2023, while Reid shines with five Paralympic medals in wheelchair tennis.